GIBRALTAR

HISTORY OF GIBRALTAR

Gibraltar is a territory in the Iberian Peninsula that the Phoenicians called Calpe, it formed the Pillars of Hercules with Avila. The name of Gibraltar is Arabic, it was dedicated to Táriq Ibn Ziyad, a muslim general. It was conquered by the Christians in 1462. Many years later, after the War of Spanish Succession, Spain gave Gibraltar to the United Kingdom in the Treaty of Utrecht (1713), and the importance of the city started to grow: there was an important discovery: the skull of a Neandenthal child was found at the Rock in 1926.

GIBRALTAR TODAY

After the Spanish Civil War, Gibraltar and Spain were separated by a gate. In 1985, Felipe González opened it and travelers and merchandises started to cross the border again. Many times the Spanish government has tried to recover Gibraltar again, but Gibraltarians and the UK refused. Currently, both countries are trying to reach an agreement about this matter, but Gibraltarians defend their rights as British citizens.

PLACES TO VISIT

• The Apes Den: There, you can see the monkeys from Gibraltar. They aren’t kept in any type of captivity.They feel very comfortable with humans and they approach people or even climb on them, but you mustn’t feed them (it’s against the law).There’s a myth that says that British will rule as long as the monkeys are there.

PLACES TO VISIT

• Europa Point: It’s located at the most southern point of Gibraltar, and there you can see Africa and Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar. It’s also famous because there is a lighthouse at that point. There’s also a church and a mosque behind it.

THE BEACH

• In Gibraltar there are many beaches. It has an Atlantic shore and a Mediterranean shore, separated by the Strait of Gibraltar. The water is fresh, and the tides go up and down spectacularly. The sand is thin and golden, they are very long and wide in size. Some of them are very windy. The reddish late afternoons at the beach are very popular. There are many rocks and in some places there are fences.

ACOMMODATION

• The O'Callaghan Eliott Hotel has the best location in Gibraltar, it is at Main Street beside the main shopping and business districts.

• This excellent 4 star Gibraltar Hotel is beautifully equipped with a large reception area. The hotel is modern in style with a Rooftop Pool and outdoor terrace area for dining. The hotel is filled with light and it is bright and airy. The hotel offers magnificent views over the strait and the Rock of Gibraltar.

RESTAURANTS

• Bunter’s Restaurant: many people think that it’s the best restaurant of Gibraltar. It offers meat and fish and it’s recommended by the Michelin guide for its healthy food. It’s near Main Street and it is common to see Gibraltarian ministers or celebrities there.

PUBS

• Alls Well Pub: It’s very popular and is situated in Casemates Square. It offers breakfasts, lunches, drinks and beers and has a big terrace which is always lively. Its name comes from an old phrase that the guards shouted when they closed the doors of the wall.

Made by:• Laura Díaz Reyes.• Carmen Abreu Fernández.• Isabel de Sola Rodríguez.• Rosángela Pazos Espínola.• Sofía Bizi Molina.